How it Works

Pessary Clinical Evidence:

One year after treatment women with POP report similar improvement when treated with a pessary versus surgical correction.
Prospective evaluation of outcome of vaginal pessaries versus surgery in women with symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse.
Z. Abdool, R. Thakar, A.H. Sultan, R.S. Oliver. Int. Urogynecol J (2011) 22:273-278

POP management with pessaries is shown to have a significant improvement in enjoyment of life and interference with physical activity.
Management of pelvic organ prolapse by vaginal pessaries - one year follow up.
Oliver R, Lim J H, Thakar R, Sultan A H.  Mayday University Hospital, Croydon, Surrey UK.

Pessaries have been shown to be as effective as surgery and therefore should be offered as an alternative option to surgery.
Are vaginal pessaries as effective as surgery in symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse?
Z. Abdool, R. Thakar, A. Sultan.  Int Urogynecol J (2006) 17 (Suppl.2)

Vaginal pessaries are a cost effective way of alleviating symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse
Guidelines for the use of support pessaries in the management of pelvic organ prolapse.
University of South Australia (2010)

Vaginal pessary use is a non-invasive treatment option for patients with POP who wish to postpone surgery or avoid surgical risks altogether.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse - Pessary Treatment.
J.A. Shulz, E. Kwon.  American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2005;193: 103-13

Pessaries provide mechanical support to the prolapsed organs, thus relieving symptoms and improving overall body image for the patient.
Pessary use and impact on quality of life and body image.
Patel M.S., Mellen C, O'Sullivan D.M., Lasala C.A.  Female Pelvic Medical Reconstructive Surgery (2011) Nov; 17 (6): 298-301